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COVID-19 and ARDS: East Coast Experiences

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Drs. Dela Cruz, Fajardo, Possick, and Siner from Yale New Haven Health discuss COVID-19 and ARDS and share their experience.
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CME INFORMATION

Activity Title

COVID-19 and ARDS: East Coast Experiences

Topic

COVID-19

Accreditation Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Release Date

June 29, 2020

Expiration Date

June 28, 2021

Estimated Time to Complete Activity

30 minutes

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe COVID-19 induced acute lung injury and ARDS
  • Discuss the potential progression of COVID-19 effects on the lungs
  • Review long-term management strategies for these patients
  • Discuss emerging clinical information regarding COVID-19 and chronic lung disease such as ILD

 

ACTIVITY FACULTY
Jonathan M. Siner, MD
Clinical Section Chief, ICU Director
Yale New Haven Health

Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Pulmonary Infection Research and Treatment
Yale New Haven Health

Elaine Fajardo, MD
Medical Director for Respiratory Therapy
Yale New Haven Health

Jennifer Possick, MD
Medical Director for Winchester Chest Clinic
Yale New Haven Health

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION / HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT

  1. There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.
  2. Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
  3. Complete the CME/CE activity
  4. Complete the CME/CE evaluation/attestation form, which provides each participant with the opportunity to comment on how participating in the activity will affect their professional practice; the quality of the instructional process; the perception of enhanced professional effectiveness; the perception of commercial bias; and his/her views on future educational needs.
  5. Credit documentation/reporting:
    • If you are requesting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ANCC credit, or a certificate of participation—your CME/CE certificate will be available for download.

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ACCREDITED PROVIDER

This activity is provided by The France Foundation.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for pulmonologists, primary care providers, and other health care providers involved in the care of patients with and recovering from COVID-19.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
Physicians:
The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Nurses who are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) may utilize activities that are certified by ACCME-accredited providers toward their requirement for certification renewal by the ANCC. A certificate of attendance will be provided by The France Foundation, an ACCME accredited provider.

DISCLOSURE POLICY
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, The France Foundation (TFF) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. TFF resolves all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. Furthermore, TFF seeks to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME/CE activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. TFF is committed to providing learners with high-quality CME/CE activities that promote improvements in healthcare and not those of a commercial interest.

Activity Staff Disclosures
Patrick Harty, PhD, has disclosed that his spouse is employed by Pfizer, Inc, and they hold stock in Pfizer, Inc. All other planners, reviewers, editors, staff, CME committee, or other members at The France Foundation who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty Disclosures:
The faculty listed below report that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

  • Dr. Paul Noble
  • Dr. Victor Tapson

The following faculty report that they have relevant financial relationships to disclose:

  • Dr. Peter Chen has done non-CE consulting for Eli Lilly
  • Dr. Jonathan Grein has served as a speaker for Gilead

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
TFF requires CME faculty (speakers) to disclose when products or procedures being discussed are off label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational, and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary, or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. Faculty in this activity may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents that is outside of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. TFF does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. If you have questions, contact the Medical Affairs Department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

DISCLAIMER
The France Foundation presents this information for educational purposes only. The content is provided solely by faculty who have been selected because of recognized expertise in their field. Participants have the professional responsibility to ensure that products are prescribed and used appropriately on the basis of their own clinical judgment and accepted standards of care. The France Foundation and the commercial supporter(s) assume no liability for the information herein.

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PRIVACY POLICY

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CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this CME activity, please contact The France Foundation at 860-434-1650 or info@francefoundation.com.

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Video | Podcast | Primary Care | Pulmonary | CME (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit) | 0.50 - 30 mins | Internal Medicine | PILOTforPulmonary.org | Online | COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) | 

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